Ho Chi Minh CityPresident Vo Van Thuong, his wife and more than 100 overseas Vietnamese released carp to see off Ong Cong and Ong Tao on the morning of February 2 (December 23) at Ben Nha Rong, District 4.
Releasing carp on the Kitchen Gods' Day is an activity in the series of Homeland Spring programs during the 2024 Lunar New Year. Attending the carp releasing ceremony were Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen, Chairman of the City People's Council Nguyen Thi Le, and Chairman of the City People's Committee Phan Van Mai.
President Vo Van Thuong and his wife release carp on the morning of February 2. Photo: Hoang Hung
After releasing the carp, the President and overseas Vietnamese offered flowers at the statue of President Ho Chi Minh on Nguyen Hue walking street (District 1).
Previously, President Vo Van Thuong and his wife and the delegation performed the incense offering ceremony to President Ho Chi Minh and President Ton Duc Thang.
The 2024 Homeland Spring Program was organized by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee from February 1-2 (December 22 and 23) with the theme Ho Chi Minh City - Continuing the shining epic .
Releasing carp is a ritual in the worship of Ong Cong Ong Tao, also known as Ong Tao Tet, Tao Quan Tet is held on December 23 (December of the lunar calendar) every year. According to folklore, after this ceremony, Tao Quan will return to heaven to meet the Jade Emperor, reporting on the family situation during the year.
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